Okay, so I’ve been on this quest to find the absolute best dim sum in NYC, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I started by hitting up Reddit, naturally, because where else do you go for real, unfiltered opinions? I searched for “best dim sum NYC” and, wow, did the suggestions flood in.
I made a list of the top-recommended places from various Reddit threads. I saw a few names popping up again and again: Nom Wah Tea Parlor, Jing Fong, Golden Unicorn, and a bunch of places in Flushing, Queens.
My Dim Sum Adventure Begins
First, I tackled Nom Wah Tea Parlor. It’s like the OG of dim sum in NYC, all old-school and charming. I went on a weekday morning to avoid the crazy weekend crowds, and it was still pretty packed! I ordered their classic shrimp dumplings (har gow), pork siu mai, and some of those delicious egg tarts. Everything was super fresh and tasty. The har gow were plump and juicy, and the siu mai had that perfect savory flavor. The egg tarts? Oh man, flaky crust, creamy filling…perfection.
Next up was Jing Fong. Now, this place is HUGE. It’s like a dim sum palace. I went with a group of friends, which is the way to do it, so we could order a ton of different dishes. We got the usual suspects – har gow, siu mai, char siu bao (pork buns) – but also tried some more adventurous stuff, like chicken feet (not my favorite, but hey, gotta try everything once!) and some interesting rice noodle rolls. It was good and felt more authentic experince.
Golden Unicorn was next on my list. It’s a bit fancier than the other two, with white tablecloths and a more upscale vibe. Their dim sum was definitely a step up in terms of presentation. The flavors were amazing, too. I particularly loved their cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) with shrimp and their crispy spring rolls. I will say it seemed little expensive than others.
After Manhattan, I decide to explore the dim sum. There were so many choices. I don’t even remember the all names, I pointed and ate. Everything from dumplings, meat ball to noodle, so fresh and satisfying. I highly recommend to take adventure like this.
Final Thoughts
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor: Great for a classic, old-school dim sum experience.
- Jing Fong: Perfect for a big group and a wide variety of dishes.
- Golden Unicorn: A more upscale option with beautifully presented and delicious dim sum.
- Flushing: Best for truly authentic, cheap, and variety of choices.
My dim sum journey is far from over, but these places gave me a fantastic start. Now, I’m ready to explore some of the hidden gems that Reddit mentioned. I’m thinking about heading to Flushing next – I hear the dim sum scene there is insane! Stay tuned for more dim sum updates… This is truly tasty adventure!